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The appointment of an interim executive director (ED) at the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) has sparked intense controversy for several days. Following Jean-Marc Razakazafy’s decision to decline the position, the ONTM launched a call for applications on LinkedIn yesterday at 11:00 AM to fill the role. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-30 08:24:27 (Madagascar […]

With a one in ten thousand chance, Maminirina Tonny Raharison won the 5,000,000 Ariary shopping voucher from the grand “The Laughing Cow” (La vache qui rit) raffle. The presentation of the 50 prizes to the winners took place yesterday at Somadis Tsaralalàna. “In fact, in my family, we consume [The Laughing Cow] regularly,” said the

True to his desire to assert national identity, the President of the Republic’s Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, delivered his speech at the Russia-Africa summit in Malagasy. A choice that raises, once again, the question of the direct understanding of his speech by his interlocutors and its reception by partners. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-30 07:54:01

A couple suspected of fraud rammed a police roadblock to evade arrest. The driver also attempted to run over a police officer, who narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred in Analamahitsy on Wednesday night. Law enforcement had received intelligence regarding the whereabouts of the wanted woman in the area. The information proved accurate, and officers

Two travelers bound for Dubai were intercepted on Wednesday with undeclared gold jewelry hidden in their coats. This marks another gold seizure at Ivato International Airport. On Wednesday at 4:50 PM, customs officers discovered 275 grams of gold concealed by two passengers who were preparing to board a flight to Dubai. Captured & Published at:

After being well-monitored in Anosibe, the criminals have now shifted their activities to Fenoarivo. Two muggers were arrested by patrolling gendarmes last Wednesday. One was apprehended in Ambaniavaratra, Fenoarivo, while the other was caught in Anosibe Angarangarana. The two men had committed their crimes on Tuesday night along the national road. Captured & Published at:

A 27-year-old man was found dead on October 26 in Manampisoa, located in the Vohimasina fokontany, Belobaka commune, Tsiroanomandidy district. Medical findings suggest a homicide. The victim, known as Fety, suffered from frequent blackouts. On October 25, around 1:00 PM, he had left his home. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-30 07:38:37 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

Two women, aged 42 and 47, residing in Sambava, were arrested on October 27 by the National Police for stealing fabrics displayed for sale at the Andapa market. The first suspect was apprehended around 8:30 a.m. as she was preparing to board a vehicle to return to Sambava. New fabrics were recovered. Captured & Published

Tefindrazana, also known as ‘Zaman’i Gista’, was among the bandits who had terrorized the local population for years through armed robberies, cattle rustling, and murders. He had been a long-time fugitive sought by authorities for his criminal activities. According to information gathered, on October 27, 2026, authorities received a tip-off via telephone regarding an unspecified

Law enforcement authorities have recorded eight complaints as of yesterday regarding alleged fraud and theft cases involving a couple. Additional complaints have reportedly been filed with the gendarmerie. Following a search, the man was apprehended and is currently being held for questioning at the Tsaralalàna central police station. His partner, however, remains at large. Known